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Darwin was buzzing with excitement today when more than 350 local people turned out for the special premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s epic adventure Australia.

"I remember the Japanese flying over and the priest telling us to get under mattresses..." Read more »

Vibrant Darwin’s rich WWII history is one of the untold stories in Baz Luhrmann’s epic Australia.

"Ask a room full of people what first springs to mind about Darwin’s history and it’s likely most will answer Cyclone Tracy. But..." Read more »

Darwin is the gateway to world-class adventure destinations including the barramundi-rich waters of the Adelaide River.

"One-and-a-half tonnes of steel, thundering engine noise and wildly rotating blades were no match for a two-pound plover..." Read more »

Alice Springs is Australia’s most famous outback town and you can get rejuvenated by the natural and cultural wonders on your doorstep.

"As we fly towards the outback town of Alice Springs the Red Centre drifts into view. The lazy desert..." Read more »

A sunrise balloon flight across the Red Centre is one of the most romantic adventures you will ever experience.

"I wasn’t the least bit stroppy when my alarm sounded at four am – I was in Alice Springs and very soon would be embarking on my maiden voyage..." Read more »

Go walkabout with an Aboriginal elder in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, recognised for both its natural and cultural treasures.

"Clunk clunk clunk – I’ve hit a hollow-sounding spot in the ground. The group huddles..." Read more »

Get off-the-beaten track in Kakadu National Park and lose yourself in the natural tranquillity.

"It’s a long weekend in the Northern Territory and, like most people in Darwin, we’re frantically packing up the car..." Read more »

Visiting two remote islands off the coast of Arhnem Land is an adventure with a difference.

"A visit to the small coastal communities in Arnhem Land is somewhat off the beaten track..." Read more »